Roger Ceresi's All Starz!

Dance 2 Swing Studios

Here's a bluesmobile welcome for gags... Click on the picture above for a different one.

Look very closely at this picture my dad took in the fifties of my Uncle John with his new Pink Cadillac. Behind it is my dad's 50 Rocket 88, and behind that is someone's 54 Olds .... The Bluesmobile is a 54 Olds! How cool is that?

Anyhow, back to music... I will be posting all gigs I get as a trumpet player on this site as they come in...

Music News

Roger counting the money trench loot in the plastic hallway, after the gig on Friday the 13th, in October 2006 at Okies!
You'll notice lots of gigs with Roger Ceresi... this guy can hustle up the work, I'll tell you... Lot of energy with this fella...

That night I saw a HUGE COBALT BLUE FIREBALL METEOR on Route 4 at about 2:20 am (Saturday morning October 14, 2006). What a sight that was. Sorry, didn't get a picture it happened too fast, but I wonder if anyone else saw it. I was in the queue for "Coast to Coast AM with George Noori", but my cellphone kept crapping out. Did anyone else see the BLUE METEOR?

In March, 2004, I had the priviledge of subbing on trumpet for Bob Enos of Roomful of Blues for a few gigs... What an experience, meeting everyone... 'cept Bob ... we met before.. years ago. Real nice bunch, friendly atmosphere. And this band still swings, kicked my a__ to get to be with 'em.
December 9, 2006, after being "double-booked"...a very special event every real musician has experienced, I decided to go out to see Roomful of Blues at the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, MA. Being a "make lemonade out a lemons kind of guy", I got more than just on the bandlist... ended up working the whole night with them!

That was awesome, and something I always wished I could do... trumpet players don't get to play in a kick-ass jump blues band together very often... much less the best little big band in America!!!

Getting to play with Bob "Bubba" Enos on his gig, the great "roomful", is a night I will never ever forget.

And look at the fan club this man has!!!

Here's us warming up before the gig in the "green room"... Thanks to Ron Rice for the pictures...

Looking back at my past days, I worked with K.D. Bell from 2000 through 2004, mostly with his New England band. Two guys from K.D. Bell's band are in Roomful today, Ephraim Lowell (drums) and Travis Colby (keyboards). I tell you the truth, we all ARE related!

My friend from the Hot Tamales, Scott Shetler did the horn arranging for his CD, and I have to say he did a real bang-up job, I'll tell you! I work with him and Mickey in the Hot Tamales sometimes... Got to check out his C'mon Man jazz organ trio, and sat in on a few tunes.
K.D. Bell was produced by Bobby Keyes of Thrillionaire Records, one of the very greatest guitarists I have ever heard!

One gig with K.D., in particular was an absolute blast! It was called "Reel Blues Fest", associated with the Woods Hole Film Festival. I was playing with K.D. Bell on a billing with Shirley Lewis, James Montgomery, and the great Johnny Winter! A great night with a sold-out house! Wow! It will be a forever cherished memory.
Sadly, "King Drummer" Frederick Bell left us in September of '04... You are sorely missed, old friend...
Back in 1995, while Danny Vitale was fronting The Movers, he and the band were winners of the Battle Of The Boston Blues Bands at Harpers Ferry, and then went on (I joined them at that point) to win The International Blues Talent Competition, now called the International Blues Challenge, held by the National Blues Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. They were invited to perform at The W.C.Handy awards, also in Memphis. Lots of big shows followed such as an industry party at B.B. King's, The Ultimate Rhythm And Blues Cruise with Taj Majal, KoKo Taylor, James Harman and other greats. "Vitale channels the timbre, if not the soul of Louis Jordan."
Blue Revue Magazine, Where NYC Gets The Blues

Better yet, if you want a some good music, email me...

• John Abrahamsen Trumpet john@bluesmovers.com - My Music Bio

Swing Daddy doing his thing!

The schedule below will include whatever has come my way... Been to some jam sessions... I like the Acton Jazz Cafe on Thursday w/BJ Magoon of Drivin' Sideways.

Please see my "Blues That Moves" schedule below for all the various dates, as well as others.

Playing With JIM BELUSHI, August 3, 2006

email: -john -iii-|

Blues That Moves Schedule

Don't forget to check the links at the bottom of this page to verify the club schedules, get directions, or flame 'em if they fire us.

Playing with The Movers at B.B. King's club on Beale St, Memphis, TN (1996) August 2006

Thursday, 8/03/2006, All Starz, Private Party w/Boston's WB56 (WLVI), Boston, MA Jamming w/ Jim Belushi!

Friday, 8/04/2006, All Starz, Table 28, 28 Water Street, East Greenwich, RI 401-885-1170

Sunday, 8/06/2006, Loaded Dice w/Danny Vitale, Beverly Homecoming, Lynch Park, Beverly, MA 4-6pm

Saturday, 8/12/2006, All Starz, Private Party, Richmod, RI

Wednesday, 8/16/2006, Loaded Dice, Cape Verdean Progressive Center, Swing Dance, East Providence, RI

Friday, 8/18/2006, All Starz, German Club, 78 Carter Ave, Pawtucket, RI 8:30pm - $10

Sunday 8/20/2006, All Starz, Private Party, Cranston, RI

Friday, 8/25/2006, All Starz, The NEW! Narragansett Cafe, Jamestown, RI 9:30pm-1:00am 401-423-2150

Saturday, 8/26/2006, All Starz, WaterFire Swing Dance, Sovereign Plaza, Downtown Providence, RI FREE! Lesson at 7pm, Dance 8pm-midnight

Playing at Harper's Ferry with Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (1991) September 2006

• Saturday, 9/2/2006, All Starz, Sand Bar and Grill, 885 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, RI [start at 8:45pm]
• Saturday, 9/9/2006, All Starz, Private Party
• Sunday 9/10/2006, All Starz, Swing Dance, Leominster Elks, North Main St, Leominster, MA
• Thursday 9/14/2006, All Starz, Newport Blues, Newport, RI
• Friday 9/15/2006, All Starz, Fat Boy Bill's, Central Street, Milford, MA ph 508-634-0301 [10pm-midnight]
• Saturday, 9/16/2006, All Starz, Private Party
• Friday 9/22/2006, All Starz, Chan's, Woonsocket, RI
• Saturday 9/23/2006, Loaded Dice w/ Danny Vitale, Boston Blues Festival, Hatch Shell, Boston, MA [1pm?]
• Saturday 9/23/2006, All Starz, Private Party, New London, CT
• Saturday 9/30/2006, All Starz, The Sea Note, Nantasket Beach, Hull, MA

Me with George Leh at the Acton Jazz Cafe (2006) October 2006

• Friday, 10/6/2006, All Starz, Hartford Swing Dance Jam, West Hartford Town Hall, West Hartford, CT [7:30pm]
• Saturday, 10/7/2006, All Starz, Hartford International Jazz Festival, Swing Dance Party, 960 Main St, Downtown Hartford, CT [4pm] 860-524-9590
• Friday, 10/13/2006, All Starz, Okie's, 140 Point Judith Rd, Mariner Square, Narragansett, RI [9:30pm-1am] 401-789-5454
• Saturday, 10/21/2006, All Starz, Shore Line Swing Dance, Society Rd, East Lyme, CT [8:30-11:30pm]
• Saturday, 10/28/2006, All Starz, Halloween Bash! at Bovi's Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI [9pm-1am] 401-434-9670

Playing with James Harman at The House of Blues, Cambridge, MA (1997?) November 2006

• Friday, 11/3/2006, All Starz, South County Tavern and Grill, Exeter, RI
• Friday, 11/10/2006, Chris McDermott, CD Release Party! (8pm), Bull Run Restaurant, Rte 2A, Shirley, MA
• Saturday, 11/18/2006, All Starz, Private Party, Avon, CT
• Sunday, 11/19/2006, All Starz, Swing Dance, Leominster Elks, North Main St, Leominster, MA
• Saturday, 11/25/2006, All Starz, The Sea Note, Nantasket Beach, Hull, MA

Out for Ice Cream at Johnson's with Phoebe (2005) December 2006

• Friday, 12/1/2006, All Starz, The NEW! Narragansett Cafe, Jamestown, RI [music at 9pm]
• Saturday 12/2/2006, All Starz, Private Party, Peabody Marriott, Peabody, MA
• CANCELLED - Saturday 12/9/2006, All Starz, Okies, Narragansett, RI - CANCELLED
• Wednesday, 12/20/2006, All Starz, CV Club Dance, East Providence, RI
• Friday, 12/22/2006, All Starz, Bovies, East Providence, RI
• Wednesday, 12/27/2006, Loaded Dice, CV Club Dance, East Providence, RI
• Sunday, 12/31/2006, Sugar Ray and The Bluetones Big Band, Regattabar, Charles Hotel, Cambridge, MA

Me and Greg Piccolo after the New Year's Eve gig with Sugar Ray and the Bluetones Big Band January 2007

• Wednesday, 1/3/2007, Loaded Dice, CV Club Dance, East Providence, RI
• Friday, 1/5/2007, All Starz, South County Tavern, Exeter, RI
• Saturday, 1/13/2007, All Starz, Corinnes, Pawtucket, RI
• Sunday, 1/28/2007, Loaded Dice, Swing Dance, Leominster Elks, North Main St, Leominster, MA
  


Playing with Jay Geils and Carl at the "Sweet Sounds" gig, Feb 10, 2007.
February 2007
• Friday, 2/2/2007, All Starz, South County Tavern, Exeter, RI
• Saturday, 2/3/2007, All Starz, Okies, Narragansett, RI
• Saturday, 2/10/2007, Sweet Sounds: An Evening of Jazz and Dessert, Featuring Jay Geils, Gerry Beaudoin, Billy Novick and the Barry Singer Quartet, Westford Regency Hotel, Westford, MA 7-10:30PM, [details on Groton, MA website]
• Friday, 2/16/2007, All Starz, Effin's, Smithfield, RI
• Saturday, 2/24/2007, All Starz, Corinnes, Pawtucket, RI


Playing at Table 28, Greenwich, RI (2005) March 2007
• Friday, 3/9/2007, All Starz, LIVE RECORDING!, The Narragansett Cafe, Jamestown, RI
• Saturday, 3/10/2007, All Starz, LIVE RECORDING!, The Narragansett Cafe, Jamestown, RI
• Friday, 3/23/2007, All Starz, Corinnes, Pawtucket, RI
• Saturday, 3/24/2007, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones Big Band, Plain Ridge Race Track, Plainville, MA
• Friday, 3/30/2007, All Starz, Effin's, Smithfield, RI




Mai Cramer April 2007
• Saturday, 4/14/2007, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson and Sugar Ray and The Bluetones Big Band, Benefit for The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, Regent Theatre, Arlington, MA, [7 pm] $25 advance - $28 day of show
• Friday, 4/20/2007, All Starz, The Sea Note, Nantasket Beach, Hull, MA
• Saturday, 4/21/2007, All Starz, Okie's, 140 Point Judith Rd, Mariner Square, Narragansett, RI [9:30pm-1am] 401-789-5454
• Saturday, 4/28/2007, All Starz, Swingin 88's Benefit Day One, (a Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center), , Brightridge Club, East Providence, RI [tix $15, dinner 5-7 pm, band 8-11:30pm]




Playing with the "Little Big Band", Singapore (March 2007) May 2007

• Friday, 5/4/2007, All Starz, Bovies, East Providence, RI
• Saturday, 5/5/2007, All Starz, Corinnes, Pawtucket, RI
• Saturday, 5/19/2007, All Starz, Private Paty
• Friday, 5/25/2007, All Starz, Fat Boy Bills Bar and Grill, 31 Central Street, Milford, MA ph 508-634-0301 [9:30 pm - 1:00 am]
• Saturday, 5/26/2007, All Starz, Table 28, 28 Water Street, East Greenwich, RI 401-885-1170 [8:30 pm - 12:30 am]
• Sunday, 5/27/2007, All Starz, Swing Dance, Leominster Elks, North Main St, Leominster, MA [lesson 6pm, dance 7pm]




Me with Anson Funderburgh at the Blues Trust Festival, Boston, MA (2006) June 2007

• Friday, 6/1/2007, All Starz, West Hartford Town Hall Swing Dance, West Hartford, CT
• Saturday, 6/2/2007, All Starz, The Narragansett Cafe, Jamestown, RI
• Saturday, 6/9/2007, All Starz, Okie's, 140 Point Judith Rd, Mariner Square, Narragansett, RI [9:30pm-1am] 401-789-5454
• Friday, 6/15/2007, All Starz, Corinnes, Pawtucket, RI
• Thursday, 6/21/2007, Chris McDermott Groton Memorial Park Bandstand, Groton, MA 7-9pm (behind the Library on Route 119)
• Saturday, 6/23/2007, All Starz, Shiraz, Cranston, RI (formerly West End Cafe)
• Saturday, 6/29/2007, All Starz, Shipwreck Tavern, Portsmouth, RI





Me with Sweet Willie D, Acton Jazz Cafe, Acton, MA (2007) July 2007

• Saturday, 7/14/2007, All Starz, Swing Waterfire, Sovereign Plaza, Providence, RI Demos by a combination of Providence Swings, Brown University, and Swingin' 88's dancers, with DJ Swing Daddy as MC, More INFO TBA
• Thursday, 7/19/2007, All Starz, The Towers, Narragansett, RI
• [CANCELLED] - Friday, 7/20/2007, All Starz, Shiraz, Cranston, RI - [CANCELLED] - (liked us, no money for bands right now)
• Saturday, 7/21/2007, All Starz, The Sea Note, Nantasket Beach, Hull, MA
  • Thursday, 7/26/2007, All Starz, Marina Park, S. Kingston, RI 6:30-8pm
  • Friday, 7/27/2007, All Starz, Club Jewel, Providence, RI
  • Saturday, 7/28/2007, All Starz, Okies, Narragansett, RI
  
  
  
  My trumpet taking a break... August 2007
  
  • Thursday, 8/2/2007, Sugar Ray Norcia and the Bluetones Big Band, Private Party, Block Island, RI
  • Friday, 8/3/2007, All Starz, Gilreins, Worcester, MA (508)791-BLUE (2583)
  • Friday 8/10/2007 All Starz, The Narragansett Cafe, Jamestown, RI
  • Saturday 8/11/2007 All Starz, Private Party, Moosup, CT
  • Wednesday 8/22/2007 Loaded Dice, Swing Dance at the CV Club East Providence, RI See flyer on this page!
  • Friday 8/24/2007 All Starz, Corinnes, Pawtucket, RI
  • Saturday 8/25/2007 Private Party, B.J. Magoon and Drivin' Sideways
  
  
  Roger is watching you! September 2007
  
  • Saturday 9/1/2007 Loaded Dice All Starz, Private Party, New Haven, CT
  • Friday 9/14/2007 Sugar Ray Norcia and The Bluetones Big Band, The Narrows Art Center, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, MA (508)324-1926
  • Saturday 9/15/2007 Loaded Dice All Starz, The Sea Note, Nantasket Beach, Hull, MA
  • Saturday 9/22/2007 Loaded Dice All Starz, Okies, Narragansett, RI
  • Sunday 9/23/2007 Loaded Dice All Starz, Swing Dance with Alan Hep 2 The Jive, Elks Lodge, Leominster, MA [6pm lesson, 7pm dance]
  • Friday 9/28/2007 Loaded Dice All Starz, Corinnes, Pawtucket, RI
    
  
  
  The pre-show "calm before the storm" at Okie's in Narragansett, RI October 2007
  
  • Saturday 10/6/2007 Loaded Dice All Starz, Gilreins, Worcester, MA (508)791-BLUE (2583)
  • Friday 10/12/2007 Loaded Dice All Starz, Private Party
  • Saturday 10/13/2007 Loaded Dice All Starz, Harry's Blues Bar, Hyannis, MA
  • Saturday 10/27/2007 You can order by mail with this ORDER FORM, and save $3 per ticket. Please allow enough time for the mail, this event is coming up soon!
    Playing with Sugar Ray Norcia and The Bluetones with Monster Mike Welch
    AND
    Loaded Dice All Starz,
    with Special Guest: Tom Yates
    Northeast Guitar Center King of the Blues Guitar!
    Blacktop Blues Bash! Alpine Grove Banquet Facilities, 19 South Depot Road, Hollis, New Hampshire
  
  
  
  
  Me getting a good "type-4" embouchure setup, gotta keep Nelson Balsamo's genius alive somehow! November 2007
  
  • Friday 11/2/2007, Loaded Dice All Starz, 2nd ANNUAL DINNER DANCE FUNDRAISER for Breast Cancer held by Water Works 4 Women, Westerly Yacht Club, Westerly, RI event 6pm - 11pm (Auction 6pm Dinner 7pm Band 8pm - 11:00 pm, 401-348-9820
  • [CANCELLED] - Saturday 11/3/2007 - [CANCELLED], Loaded Dice All Starz, Jumpin' Joes Dance Club, 18 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA - [CANCELLED]
  • Thursday 11/8/2007 Loaded Dice All Starz, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 7pm - 8pm, 860-347-2528
  • Sunday 11/11/2007 BJ Magoon and Drivin' Sideways, 20th Birthday Bash for the Sit 'N' Bull, Maynard, MA [7-8pm]
  • Friday 11/23/2007, Loaded Dice All Starz, Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI, 9pm, 401-423-2150
  • Saturday 11/24/2007, Okie's, 140 Point Judith Road, Mariner Square, Narragansett, RI, 9:30pm - 1am, 401-789-5454
  
  
  Me with Henri Smith, Dec 6, 2007.
  December 2007
  
  • Saturday 12/1/2007, Loaded Dice All Starz, The Sea Note, Nantasket Beach, Hull, MA
  • Thursday 12/6/2007, Henri Smith's Bourbon Street Jazz, Euro Taste Bistro, 1257 Highland, Needham, MA 781-455-8111
  • Friday 12/7/2007, Loaded Dice All Starz, West Hartford Town Hall Swing Dance, West Hartford, CT
  • Saturday 12/8/2007, Henri Smith's Bourbon Street Jazz, Elliot's at the Blackburn, Gloucester, MA 978-282-1919
  • Saturday 12/15/2007, Loaded Dice All Starz, Shore Line Swing Dance, Society Rd, East Lyme, CT [8:30-11:30pm]
  • Sunday 12/16/2007, Loaded Dice All Starz, Christmas Party and "Last Waltz" at The Narragansett Cafe, Jamestown, RI
    Update: This event was effectiely cancelled due to inclement weather, but there is talk of re-scheduling the party for some time in January! Stayed tuned for the details.
    The Narragansett Cafe, long time favorite gig for most bands in RI and beyond, is changing hands in January 2008. This Sunday 12/16 at the Cafe will be the day to say thanks to Dan and Lynne for hosting so much great music and so many great people. Dan and Lynne are the greatest and they will be missed. There will be live music at the Cafe from 4pm to midnight, with appearances by many of the bands that have been featured there for the past 20 years.
    
    
  • Sunday 12/30/2007, Loaded Dice All Starz, Swing Dance with Alan Hep 2 The Jive, EAGLES HALL, 456 LITCHFIELD ST., LEOMINSTER [6pm lesson, 7pm dance]
    Please note the change in location for the Swing Dance, as the ELKS HALL is updating the sprinkler system and currently under construction.
    Directions are as follows: From Rt. 2 take Ex 33, that will put you on I-190 South toward Worcester. Take Ex 6 toward Leominster ,( which is Rt. 12 Central St ) go 3 miles and come to large Intersection, bear left at the Gas station onto Litchfield St. The Eagles will be on your right. From Worcester follow above directions from I-190. to ex 6 toward Leominster.
    



We used this napkin from the Greatest Island Roadhouse I know for the cover of our LIVE CD! Do you have your copy yet?
(By the way, I think Tall Ships are ultra cool, my Grandma's Uncle was the world renowned Captain Ivar Haagerstrand - 38 trips around Cape Horn! That's a record which will stand forever)
January 2008

• Saturday 1/12/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Corinnes, Pawtucket, RI
  
• Friday 1/25/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, The Narragansett Cafe, Jamestown, RI [Yes, we're still playing there!]
• Saturday 1/26/2008, BJ Magoon and the AJC Resurrection Band, Acton Jazz Cafe, Acton, MA [Fundraiser to help re-open the club!]
• Saturday 2/9/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Harry's Blues Bar, Hyannis, MA
• Sunday 2/10/2008, Henri Smith's Bourbon Street Jazz, Glenn's Restaurant, Newburyport, MA
• Friday 2/15/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Mona Lisa's in the Banquet Room, 181 Town Street, Norwich, CT [8pm-12midnight]
• Thursday 2/28/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Providence Newspaper Guild Party, Westin Hotel, Providence, RI





Harry's Bar in Hyannis is a real American place, no doubt. March 22nd was a great night, with a nice bright moon watching over the festivities!

March 2008

• Friday 3/7/2007, Loaded Dice All Starz, West Hartford Town Hall Swing Dance, West Hartford, CT
• Monday 3/17/2008, Duke Robillard, Muddys Club, Weinheim, Germany
• Saturday 3/22/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Harry's Blues Bar, Hyannis, MA
• Friday, 3/28/2008, All Starz, The Narragansett Cafe, Jamestown, RI 9:30pm-1:00am 401-423-2150
• [CANCELLED - This club may open at some point, stay tuned] Saturday 3/29/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Club Venue, Worcester, MA [near Mechanics Hall] - (508)791-BLUE (2583)







Here's the backup band at the the Belcourt Castle in Newport, RI - I know they weren't wearing Black Tie, Military Mess Dress Blue, or Kilts, but who's gonna argue with these guys?

April 2008

• Saturday 4/5/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, The Music Lady, Moosup, CT [860-864-0666 10:00-1:30]
• Saturday 4/19/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Shamrock Ball at Belcourt Castle, Newport, RI
• Saturday 4/26/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Swingin' 88's Benefit for the Caritas/Corkery House, Brightridge Hall, East Providence, RI, 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm,
• [All Starz playing 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm, DJ Music in between, Admission $20 at the door - to include pasta dinner (pasta, meatballs, salad, bread), snacks and desserts , Lesson, Prizes, & Much Much More! An Event Not to be Missed!
• Sunday 4/27/2008, Swing Dance, Leominster Elks, 134 N. Main St, Leominster, MA
• Dance lesson 6:30 pm, Dancing 7:30 pm, For directions, click here




We're playing the Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance to celebrate Swing Daddy's retirement! He's off to Florida for the sun and the fun, and we're gonna miss him. Rick has been our greatest supporter, behind the scenes, and we really appreciate that. Come on out for a special night with the full 8-piece band.
May 2008

• Saturday 5/10/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Harry's Blues Bar, Hyannis, MA
• Friday 5/16/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Swing Dance Depot, Watertown, MA
• Saturday 5/24/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Table 28, East Greenwich, RI
• Wednesday, 5/28/2008, All Starz, Swing Daddy's Retirement Celebration!
  Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance, 329 Grosvenor Ave, East Providence, RI (401-434-9612 - 8pm-11pm - $7)





Here's one of the 13th Century Stained Glass Windows at the Belcourt Castle in Newport, RI.


June 2008

• Saturday 6/7/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Private Party
• Friday 6/13/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Narragansett Cafe, Jamestown, RI (starting at 9:30 pm, 401-423-2150)
• Sunday 6/15/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Twin Rivers Casino, Lincoln, RI. Swingin' Afternoon (from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
• Thursday 6/19/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, The Towers, 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI, ($10, Children under 9 are free, 401-782-2597, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
• Friday 6/20/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Mystic Hilton, 20 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT 06355, ($10, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
• Saturday 6/21/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Private Party
• Sunday 6/22/2008, B. J. Magoon and Driving Sideways Mayor's Cup Charles River Hatch Shell Area, Boston, MA (We play 10am-12noon ... Outrigger Canoe Race 11am-3pm)
• Friday 6/27/2008, Sugar Ray Norcia and The Bluetones, Private Party, Ridgefield, CT
• Saturday 6/28/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Swing Dancing USA Knights of Columbus Hall, 48 Schoosett Street (Rte 139) , Pembroke, MA, (lesson at 7:30 pm, dance from 8:30 pm to midnight)
• Sunday 6/29/2008, B. J. Magoon and Driving Sideways, Private Party





Cruise to a picnic and concert on Spectacle Island with us on the Soundwaves boat
July 2008

• Saturday 7/5/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Private Party, Richmond, RI
• Friday 7/11/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Swing Dance Depot, Watertown, MA
• Saturday 7/12/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Table 28, East Greenwich, RI
• Wednesday 7/16/2008, B. J. Magoon and Driving Sideways, Free Concert, 7-piece band, 7-9pm, Town Common, Princeton, MA [Intersection of Routes 62 and 31]
• Friday 7/25/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Blessing of the Fleet Road Race After-Party, Narragansett, RI
• Saturday 7/26/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, BLUES CRUISE and PARTY on Spectacle Island!, Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA Board at 11:30 pm, $15 per person; depart 12 noon; arrive at Spectacle Island 1pm; play until 5pm; 3 bands playing (70 min. set each); people should bring lunches and non-alcoholic beverages; cash bar available aboard; arrive back in Boston 5:45 pm.
• Sunday 7/28/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Sakonnet Rhythm & Blues Festival, Sakonnet Vineyard, Little Compton, RI., 12:00 pm -12:45 pm, info@sakonnetwine.com





Don't miss the Marshfield Fair!
August 2008

• Friday 8/1/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, West Hartford Town Hall Swing Dance, West Hartford, CT
• Thursday, 8/7/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Larisa Park, East Providence, RI [6-7:30pm]
• Saturday, 8/9/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Table 28, East Greenwich, RI
• Sunday, 8/10/2008, Loaded Dice with Danny Vitale, Lynch Park, Beverly, MA [early to mid-afternoon]
• Wednesday, 8/13/2008, Sugar Ray Norcia and his Big Band, Blues on the Beach, Westerly, RI [6-8pm - it's my 50th b-day!]
• Thursday, 8/14/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Marina Park, Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI [6:30-8:00]
• Sunday, 8/17/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Private Party
• Saturday, 8/23/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Private Party
• Sunday, 8/24/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Marshfield Music Festival at the Marshfield Fair, Route 3A (Main St), Marshfield, MA 781-834-6629
• Saturday 8/30/2008 Sugar Ray Norcia and his Big Band, Private Party
• [CANCELLED]Sunday 8/31/2008 Loaded Dice All Starz, Harry's Blues Bar, Hyannis, MA [CANCELLED]





Waterfire was great fun, as usual...
I left my music stand on Winchester street... bummer
September 2008

• Thursday, 9/4/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Larisa Park, East Providence, RI [6-7:30pm]
• Saturday, 9/6/2008, [CANCELLED - RAIN]Loaded Dice All Starz, Table 28, East Greenwich, RI [CANCELLED - RAIN]
• Friday, 9/12/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, The Towers (Private Party), Narragansett, RI
• Saturday, 9/13/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Waterfire, Soverign Plaza Ball Room Dance, Providence, RI [free lesson 7pm, dance 8pm-Midnight]
• Saturday, 9/20/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Shoreline Swing Dance, East Lyme, CT
• Friday, 9/26/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Swing Dance Depot, Watertown, MA
• Saturday, 9/27/2008, Loaded Dice All Starz, Hanabi, Marshfield, MA




Official group photo from the Belcourt Castle party in Newport, RI, April 19, 2008




Waterfire was great fun, as usual...
I left my music stand on Winchester street... and they found it! .... the Volvo girls were there .... yeah!